In life, there are indeed a lot of knowledge that we don't know. For example, in the previous article, we talked about that lace was originally worn and used by men.

Regarding lace, there is actually another story-this has to mention Elizabeth Circle and Elizabeth I.

Shame of the pets

Shame of the pets, Elizabeth Circle is something scarier than telling a dog "We're not going out to play today".

Who have watched the movie "Up" should remember: because the puppy Doug let go of the giant bird, his companion put a "cone of shame" around his neck, which translates to "shame circle" .

Seeing the picture below, do you feel familiar after reading the previous article?

That's right, the reason why it is called the Elizabeth circle is that it is simply similar in shape to the raff collar that was popular during the Elizabeth I period. It is not an exaggeration to say that the Elizabeth circle is the raff collar in the pet world.

Portrait of Elizabeth I wearing a lace raff collar

Elizabeth I's secretary wearing a lace raff collar,

Portrait of Francis Walsingham

Unlike the Elizabethan circle, which symbolizes shame for pets, the raff collar was the favorite of the nobles during the Elizabeth I period, and it is still active on the fashion stage until today.

Favorite of nobles

The Evolution and Development of raff collar

The Evolution and Development of raff collar

When the lace wind blew all over Europe, as a loyal fan of lace, Elizabeth I pioneered the raff collar in France and captured the hearts of many nobles.

Portrait of Elizabeth I wearing a lace raff collar

Portrait of Elizabeth I wearing a lace raff collar

Portrait of Elizabeth I wearing a lace raff collar

In almost every portrait of Elizabeth I that has been preserved to this day, the noble queen wears a lace raff collar.

Women wearing lace raff collars

This kind of collar with "8" wavy folds is made of lace or other fabrics and starched. After drying, it is ironed with a conical iron and shaped. In order to keep its shape fixed, thin metal wires are sometimes placed in the collar as a bracket.

Schematic diagram of the internal structure of the raff collar

The unique stiffness and complexity bring out the loftiness of the nobles, and the combination with lace adds a sense of femininity and nobility.

A man wearing a lace raff collar

Women and Children Wearing Lace Raff Collars

Due to the productivity at that time, lace could only be woven by hand.

Vasily Tropinin

"The Lacemaker"

This also determines that the lace raff collar is a luxury that can only be worn by the aristocratic class at that time, and it has become a symbol of strong financial resources and noble status.

Frans Porbus Jr.

"Albert and Isabella"

Representative of ascetic style

Today, the raff collar, which once owned the "blue blood aristocrat" has been improved several times, and its residual heat has not diminished. It is an evergreen style in shows and daily wear and has become one of the symbols of ascetic style.

The 2022 Gucci Cosmogonie Show Raff Collar Look

The 2022 Gucci Cosmogonie Show Raff Collar Look

The 2022 Gucci Cosmogonie Show Raff Collar Look

The 2022 Gucci Cosmogonie Show Raff Collar Look

Jessica Jung's raff collar outfit

Victoria Beckham's raff collar outfit

Lace has also become a fashion in daily life, and continues to play infinite possibilities.

Art of Threads, Glamour in Lace ——  Seeing Lace Through the Expo

Time: June 2 to August 27, 2023

Venue: Temporary Exhibition Hall 1, World Expo Museum

Curators: Wei Xiaming, Zhao Fan

Ticket price: free